Death is stalking humankind. The cremation of prominent Ragi Bhai Nirmal Singh and many other Sikh stalwarts across the world, alongside the burial of thousands across the world in the midst of the all-pervasive Coronavirus pandemic; brings into sharp focus t... More »
Tracing the origins of the song, Vande Mataram, which transitioned from a pro-Bangla praise to a pan-India patriotic fervour, the author questions the logic of enforcing nationalism through hooliganism, political rhetoric, executive fiat and judicial orders an... More »